‘Why we work and live in Kerala’: Migrant labourers speak

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Kerala caters around 3.5 to 4 million migrant workers. The workers come from around 25 states, as it provides the highest daily wages in the country. The people who migrate due to lack of employment, poverty, extreme climatic conditions, find a better living in Kerala. They find the state stable, socially and economically. They are employed in agricultural, non agricultural sectors, factories, construction companies and many of them even run small scale ventures. The longest migration corridor in the country was found in the state where laborers from Dibrugarh in Assam migrate to southern districts of Kerala. Here they explain why they have migrated, why they stay back in the state for many years and what Kerala means to them. Here is their Kerala story.

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[roshanut]

“ my children are studying” this statement is the need of current India 🇮🇳

[rensidev]

"I am a hindu who lives in muslims house"
This statement depicts how fantastic the social harmony is in kerala. ❤

[sohappyyyy]

"I'm hindu, living in muslim house"
The real Kerala story❤

[Lifeinsoul]

I am a Pakistani working in uae, most of the Indians hates me for no reason, I have changed lot of rooms for the reason, some of them try to assault me, use bad words

Later I changed my room to another room, I was so feared cause I am 21 years old first time in uae, the contractor said it was also Indian room
My room mates was bunch of malayalees (people from Kerala )
1 is a Muslim and rest 4 of them are Hindus

I was so feared at first day, but they never treated me bad, they always cared me
Not a single bad word
I always thought every Indian hates me because I am Pakistani
But my whole thought changed instantly after 1 day spending with them

On this day it’s turning 6 years with them

Two of my roommates are having marriage this month, i really wanted to attend the marriage
Never attended an Hindu marriage before,

But I pray for them for a happy married life

Happy married life Aneesh and Amar chettan ❤️

[annumathew]

As a Malayali i feel really happy that these guest workers are satisfied and happy with their experience in Kerala. I can only hope we continue like this forever!

[praveenrmysore]

Im a proud kannadiga who lived in Kerala for around 10 years. The people over there dont even ask what religion or what caste you belong to. Ive had very good friends who are muslims and christians. Never discussed religion or caste. None of us promoted our religion and beliefs as well.

[fundayspecial]

As a Keralite, we don’t even know the religion of our neighbors, because we never bothered about it. We believes they are our relatives. We educate together, plays together, eat together, celebrate together and lives together ❤

[anirbanbanerjee]

An educated and very civilized state. Love from West Bengal.

[Europe_Dream]

Kerala is one of the best state in India 🇮🇳 ❤……

[aamir]

Kerala is India's Safest State for living No religious Fight like north india Well Educated people's Love from Uttrakhand ❤

[aeymed]

Yesterday I saw an indian reel on Instagram where admin has asked Pakistanis about where they would like to visit in India if get a chance and 99% were wishing to visit Kerala and then Tamil Nadu. I've watched some documentaries and I'm in love with Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Keralites. Amazing people, otherworldly food and top notch hospitality. No wonder why we people in Pakistan know all about Kerala much than other states in India. I'm from Balochistan and I so wanna explore beautiful Kerala one day. Lots of love all the way from Balochistan. Namaskaram 🇵🇰🙏🏻

[email]

I m from maharashtra. I was in kerala for 3 years. Such a beautiful and peaceful state. Zero religious conflicts like north india, well educated and civilised people living in harmony. My wife always says we shoud go and settle in kerala( for joke) while in our conversations😊.she likes that place like mad😆

[arunaabraham]

I'm a kerala Christian engineer, my son studies in govt school. His best friend is Hindu from Assam. His parents are labourers. He has many classmates from Bihar, Assam and Gujarat. These people find Kerala so good that they even bring their siblings children to study in kerala.

[Davey]

I am a tamilian . I lived in kerala my entire life . People sarcastically comment on kerala being educated when some thing bad happens in kerala. But definitely it needs a educated and cultured society to accept others .

[hanvikkrishna]

This is Real Kerala Story..Respect Equlity Proud be Indian..

[Luckyluke]

I am from Kerala and settled in Australia...i really miss the healthcare sector there ...the doctors were far more experienced..they diagnose the disease so quickly compared to the doctors here who takes a loads of test and number of appointments to even recognise whats wrong with the patient ..

[adhimhd]

I never felt so happy before.. thanks to everyone who gave such an honest comment about Kerala...
As a malayali feel proud.. 😌

[aasadk]

We dont call our brothers migrant workers. Govt officially uses the word "Guest workers" and in kerala we have registers to track the details and whereabouts of guest workers(which is a unique thing in india).

No casteism No religious hate, every indian is a guest here🖤

[farzanasalim]

Finally.... Someone showing truth about kerala instead of propaganda.... Thankyou so much🙏🏻🙏🏻